kostenlos
Translation
free, free of charge, complimentary
Examples
Wir bieten einen kostenlosen Service an.
We offer a free service.
Sie können den kostenlosen Bus zum Hotel nehmen.
You can take the free bus to the hotel.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is free Something is free The shipping is free.
a free ((noun)) a free something We offer a free service.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gratis, umsonst; Antonyms: kostenpflichtig
Etymology
Comes from 'Kosten' (costs) and the suffix '-los' (less). It literally translates to 'cost-less'.
Memory Tips
Imagine something losing its costs. 'Kosten' (costs) are 'los' (gone/less), so it's free.